News and notes on Ric Flair including Roddy Piper

– There are negotiations to move the Ric Flair “Whoo U (University) television commercial to states outside of North Carolina, based on the success they are having in the Tar Heel state. Flair was reportedly paid $200,000 for doing the commercials.

– The Wrestling Observer Newsletter also reports that Ric Flair’s shoulder injury rotator cuff tear is at the top of the shoulder. The front and back are fine and the Nature Boy is able to lift light weights without much discomfort. Flair worked the Lockdown PPV match, and came away without a lot of pain. Flair was scheduled for surgery, but is putting it off since it would require six months of rehab.